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Best in the wild

Had a fantastic time in Yala with the Mahoora crew and it was one of the great places we stayed in Sri Lanka.. If not the best. Great people.... great food.......Great wildlife [ they even had frenc wine !] Only sad part is about having to leave early on the second day just after the safari. [ yes we booked only for one night ] We should have booked at least for two nights.

Stayed: January 2013, traveled with friends

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Ask Jean p about Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Yala

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We went to Mahoora Yala as part of a family tour and we can't say more than it was a five star service that made you feel like you were home from home in the bush.Camp accommodation was excellent and the canvas tent, with two beds, shower and outer living area were very good. Spacing between tents ensured privacy though not too far away so you lose touch with children in other tent. The outer sitting area had two camping 'directors' chairs and small table so you could enjoy sitting alone in the wild without interference from anyone else.

Tilak, the host of the camp is very friendly and the staff are excellent offering you service at the right level at all times. Guides & drivers are first class and our guide Pras was exceptional with a good knowledge of all things from big cats to small birds, trees and tracks.A great family holiday!

Room Tip: Take what ever specail kids meals you may want.

Stayed: March 2013, traveled with family

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Ask Lotta L about Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Yala

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We were here as part of our 10 day tour and so glad that we insisted our Agent to book this camp. Amongst very good reviews, we have read few not so good reviews about this camp also, and now wondering what those not so happy clients would have been looking for. We experienced much more than what we expected from a wildlife camp and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a real wildlife experience. But as some of the reviewers, if you are also looking for real usual luxuries like a 5 star hotel, this is not the place be. They are five stars as a wildlife camp.

Stayed: March 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask chris h about Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Yala

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If you are planning a trip to southern part of the Sri Lanka and has an interest in wildlife, we strongly suggest you to spend some days in this amazing place!The tented camp is located at the border of the Yala National Park which is rich of wildlife.The camp is built closer to the nature and it blends perfectly with the landscape. All the staff is very professional, attentive and friendly. The game drive guides are qualified and experienced, and the chef is great!We spent two weeks travelling in Srilanka and this is one of the experiences / places we fell in love with.

Stayed: February 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask tom w about Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Yala

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We have stayed at quite a few good game lodges and I rate this Tented Lodge as one of the best place we’ve stayed. If you are visiting Yala don’t miss it. It’s our favorite place for a number of reasons, best being the team who runs it.

We arrived quite late for lunch, but the staff were helpful, friendly and accommodating to give uslunch and send us for our evening game drive. The food was very good. Tents are dotted around a semi forest. It really is a place of tranquility. The tents are very comfortable for a mobile tent. The bathroom was small but very nice. Everything was absolutely perfect. We had some great time in the park with a professional driver and a naturalist.We opted to be in the park for the entire day [2nd day ]and Mahoora served a hot lunch in the heart of the park in a beautiful setting.

All in all everything was first class; the service, the friendliness of the staff, the setting, the tent, the food. I don’t think anyone who comes here with realistic expectations would be disappointed.

Stayed: February 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask jeramy w about Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Yala

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I was expecting a camping holiday with a great safari, and that is exactly what I got! I was upgraded to a tent with a bathroom which was very nice. The tent had a double bed with mosquito netting and a luggage rack. This is not the place to bring heaps of luggage. Electricity and hot water were provided during certain times. The food and service were excellent. The high point of this vacation experience are the two daily jeep safaris into Yala National Park. Both the driver and the guide are highly informed and expert at helping you see as much wild life as possible. I was fortunate to see leopard on 4 occasion, elephants, the sloth bear, hundreds of different birds, water buffalo, wild boar, crocodiles and monitor lizards. It was nice to sit on the front porch and listen to the birds, too. Great fun!

Stayed: February 2013, traveled solo

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Ask beckynmax about Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Yala

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